The Latest Breaking News from Scotland Yard

Scotland Yard looking at decision not to investigate Downing Street event after photo emerged of PM and bottle of bubbly

Sources said that pictures taken by the official No10 photographer have been handed over to Scotland Yard for their investigation into the Downing Street parties - including one of the PM with a can of beer

The mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence has claimed Scotland Yard has “no intention” of changing despite a damning report exposing a culture of racism, sexism, bullying and homophobia.

A senior Tory MP’s warned Boris Johnson his future is “on hold” while Scotland Yard completes its investigation into ‘partygate’ … does that mean Boris can breathe easy for now?

Downing Street said it was for Scotland Yard to say whether fines were issued, but police do not routinely identify those hit with fixed penalties.

Scotland Yard also obtains more than 500 pages of documents as part of investigation into Downing Street parties

Scotland Yard said its demand for limits on her report only lasts for the duration of its investigation.

Boris Johnson’s birthday party and gathering in Downing Street flat among events in police probe

Sadiq Khan has given his backing to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick following the latest controversy involving Scotland Yard.

The civil servant savaged Downing Street parties that 'should not have been allowed' and revealed police are investigating 12 out of 16 - including a gathering in the No10 flat. But her 'update' was shorn of the most damaging claims - and No10 refused to promise a second report later…

The senior civil servant has been asked to pare back the report by Scotland Yard.